Echinodorus Tenellus - In Vitro
You will receive: 1 In Vitro cup — completely free of algae, snails, and pathogens. Ready to plant directly into any aquarium.
✅ Level: Medium — Echinodorus Tenellus (Dwarf Amazon Sword) is a compact carpeting plant. CO₂ recommended for a dense carpet.
Echinodorus Tenellus, also known as Dwarf Amazon Sword, is a compact rosette plant that, under the right conditions, forms runners and thus creates a dense, green carpet over the substrate. Ideal for the foreground of both nano and larger aquariums.
🌿 Plant Specifications
| Placement | Foreground (carpeting plant) |
| Max. height | ±10 cm |
| Light | Normal to high |
| CO₂ | Recommended |
| Temperature | 20–28°C |
| Origin | North and South America |
| Difficulty | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| Suitable for nano | Yes |
✅ Advantages of In Vitro
- 100% free of algae, snails, and pathogens
- No quarantine needed — direct to the aquarium
- Ideal for shrimp and sensitive biotope aquariums
- More plant material per package than a standard pot
🚚 Delivery & Guarantee
- Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready to plant directly
- Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
- Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
- Arrived dead? We will solve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
- Free shipping from €59,-
✂️ Care
Gently rinse the culture gel under lukewarm water. Divide the plant into small portions and plant them with some distance between them in the substrate. With sufficient light and CO₂, the plant will gradually form a dense carpet via runners.
💡 Planter's tip
For a full carpet effect, we recommend planting several cups together. Combine with Eleocharis parvula or Hemianthus callitrichoides for a varied foreground.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need CO₂ for a carpet?
CO₂ is not strictly required, but it significantly accelerates growth and promotes a denser carpet.
How do I prepare an In Vitro cup?
Remove the plant from the cup, rinse the culture gel under lukewarm water, divide into portions, and plant in the substrate.
My plant arrived yellow or limp — is that normal?
Yes, In Vitro plants are grown above water and will adapt. Give the plant 1–2 weeks. For persistent problems: please contact us.
Is this plant suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes — especially as In Vitro, it is ideal for shrimp tanks, completely free of pests.
Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
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